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Nina Easton must have never been on unemployment, or she would know better than to take such a cavalier attitude toward Americans suffering from the loss of their livelihood [Jan. 25]. To be forced to rely on unemployment benefits, in my experience, in no way contributes to "warping incentives to look for work." A job search takes earnest effort and several months' time, even in better times than these; many of the "lower-paying, less desirable jobs" she cites are passed up because they will not support a household. Extending jobless benefits would not "be reinforcing that misery." No money...
...Obama's job is certainly lonely, as no doubt all Presidents have found [Jan. 25]. And yet the scale of destructive attacks on this man--from right, left and now center--is without precedent. By any standard, this man has achieved a remarkable record of legislation and world leadership in his first year in office. But how can he hope to continue unless we give him at least our grudging support...
...read TIME's article on Harvard basketball star Jeremy Lin, I was ashamed and frustrated by the ignorance of my fellow Americans who targeted Lin with racial slurs [Jan. 25]. Basketball is a multicultural sport, and as Americans, we need to grow past the ignorance of racial judgment. Lin has the potential to become a leader in his sport and make an impact on the world...
Thank you, Lisa Abend, for the article "Save the Planet: Eat More Beef" [Jan. 25]. It is time for us to abandon the wasteful industrial-farming model. Grass-fed beef tastes great, fights climate change and supports sustainable local farming. How often do you find such a delicious solution...
Whether or not Sarah Palin runs for office in 2012, I hope voters take heed of Time's observation that she remains "no better informed about national and international affairs than she was as a candidate" in 2008 [Jan. 25]. Let's all hope she sticks to her more lucrative speaking engagements and media appearances, where we can easily tune...